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MEMORIAL Sgt. Mark DeAngelo and Sgt. Troy Bickers stand before a memorial dedicated to the memory of law enforcement officers who have served in Weirton. City officers and guests gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning in observance of National Police Week. Craig Howell
WEIRTON Gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning, representatives of the city’s law enforcement agency, city officials and other guests paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country.
Peace Officer Memorial Day, to be observed Saturday, was established in 1962 with a declaration from President John F. Kennedy. The week in which it falls is observed as National Police Week.
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WEIRTON A possible new speed patrol trailer, along with budgetary items and office equipment were among issues discussed Wednesday by the city’s Finance Committee and set to be presented for a vote to Weirton Council Monday.
Public Works Director Rod Rosnick explained the city had received four proposals for the speed trailer, ranging in cost from $7,500 to $12,000. The unit being sought comes at a cost of $8,507.
The purchase comes as the latest effort by city officials to crack down on speeding in Weirton, which has included a pilot program for rumble strips and speed bumps on select streets.